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Prisoner name(s): Moses Owen. Prisoner age: 20. Prisoner occupation: Brickmaker....

Catalogue reference: HO 17/26/78

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This record is about the Prisoner name(s): Moses Owen. Prisoner age: 20. Prisoner occupation: Brickmaker.... dating from 1829 May 29 in the series Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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HO 17/26/78
Date
1829 May 29
Description

Prisoner name(s): Moses Owen.

Prisoner age: 20.

Prisoner occupation: Brickmaker.

Court and date of trial: Old Bailey January Sessions 1826.

Crime: Larceny. The prisoner stole linen.

Initial sentence: Seven years transportation.

Gaoler's report: 'Not Known.'

Annotated (Outcome): Nil.

Petitioner(s): Moses Owen (prisoner) of the Parish of Saint Mary Le Bow, [London] undersigned by eight people.

Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): The prisoner has lost his left leg in the Dockyard; no previous offence; has an excellent character for honesty, sobriety and industry; supported his aged and distressed mother before his conviction; the prisoner has endured over three years confinement and the severe pain of having his leg amputated; in the event of mercy the prisoner would regain his former good character by making a living honestly and industriously; the prisoner would be a useful member of society.

Additional Information: The prisoner is on board the hulk Ganymede, Royal Dock Yard, Woolwich, [Kent].

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The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Co 28
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14456137/

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Home Office: Criminal Petitions, Series I

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